Welcome to the Adirondack Lakes Alliance (ALA) Region B page. My name is Margaret Murphy and I am Board member for the Mirror Lake Watershed Association as well as Principal Scientist at Integrated Aquatic Sciences, LLC in Lake Placid. I recently became a Regional Director of Region B joining Brendan Wiltse, Science and Stewardship Director at the Ausable River Association (AsRA). I am excited to be involved with the ALA and bring my experience from both the Mirror Lake Watershed Association and the Fulton Chain of Lakes Association where I was a director for 10 years.

Our lakes, rivers, and streams are being challenged by invasive species, nutrient and road salt runoff, road salt contamination, increased silt and sediment from stormwater runoff, poorly designed or degrading infrastructure, and declining habitat for fish and other wildlife. These ecological challenges have economic consequences. Vibrant communities rely on clean water and healthy, ecologically sound waterways.

The ALA is an active alliance of lake and river associations, towns, and landowners with a primary mission dedicated to protecting and preserving Adirondack waters. The ALA can give you and your organization the tools and resources to protect waterways important to your community. Together we are a strong voice for lake and stream protection.

In addition to over 60 member groups the ALA has created strong partnerships with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, Adirondack Watershed Institute of Paul Smith’s College, the Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages, regional non-profits, local governments, and government agencies. Our goal is to share information and resources so we can more effectively confront environmental and ecological issues threatening our Adirondack lakes and streams. ALA provides a voice for lake and river associations, towns, shore owners, and others who care deeply about protecting our Adirondack waters.

Last summer we held our first annual conference with an impressive list of attendees representing lake and river associations, town government officials, government agencies, non- profit groups, and academic representatives. The conference was a great opportunity for Lake and River Associations to network and gather information that will benefit their own waterways.

If your lake or river association is not currently a member of ALA, join us. If you’d like to learn more about ALA or issues affecting your lake or stream, feel free to contact us.